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SBI PO Mixed DI (2-graph sets)

Study Material — 3 PYQs (2023–2023) · Concept Notes · Shortcuts

SBI PO Mixed DI (2-graph sets) is a frequently tested subtopic — 3 previous year questions from 2023–2023 papers are included below with concept notes, key rules and shortcut tricks.

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SBI PO Mixed DI (2-graph sets) — Past Exam Questions

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📊Data / Passage
Directions

Study the following two tables carefully and answer the questions that follow. TABLE 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Crores) of Five Companies (2023)

CompanyQ1Q2Q3Q4
TechCorp150180210240
FinServe120135162198
RetailHub200220240280
MediCare8096115138
EnergyPlus160176198220

TABLE 2: Profit Margin (%) for Each Company Across Quarters

CompanyQ1Q2Q3Q4
TechCorp20222425
FinServe15161820
RetailHub12131415
MediCare25262728
EnergyPlus18192022
Exam Q 12023Previous Year Pattern

In Q3, which company earned the highest absolute profit (in ₹ crores)?

📊Data / Passage
Directions

Study the following two tables and answer the questions. TABLE 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Crores) of Five Companies (2023)

CompanyQ1Q2Q3Q4
TechCorp450520580650
FinServe320340360400
RetailMax280300310330
ManuPro600630660720
EnergyPlus380400420480

TABLE 2: Profit Margin (%) for Each Company by Quarter

CompanyQ1Q2Q3Q4
TechCorp18202224
FinServe12141516
RetailMax891011
ManuPro25262728
EnergyPlus15161718
Exam Q 22023Previous Year Pattern

In Q3, what was the ratio of FinServe's profit to RetailMax's profit (approximately)?

Exam Q 32023Previous Year Pattern

Which company showed the highest average quarterly sales across 2023, and what was that average (in ₹ Crores)?

Concept Notes

Mixed DI (2-graph sets)— Rules & Concept

1.Core Concept

Read this first — the foundation of the topic

Mixed DI tests your ability to extract information from multiple visual formats and combine them to solve complex problems. Questions often require data from both graphs to reach the answer

Key Rules

Always read both graph titles and legends carefully. Identify what each axis represents. Note the units and scales used. Check if data represents absolute numbers, percentages, or ratios.

Look for common elements between both graphs like time periods, categories, or subjects.

2.Exam Patterns

What examiners ask — read before attempting PYQs

SSC CGL typically asks 5 questions per set. Common question types include percentage calculations across graphs, ratio comparisons, finding averages, calculating differences, and trend analysis. Questions may ask for data from one graph only, but often require combining information from both.

3.Shortcuts

Use these to save 30–60 seconds per question
Scan Method

Quickly scan both graphs to understand the relationship between them before reading questions 2

Unit Conversion Trick

When graphs have different units (thousands vs lakhs), convert to same unit immediately to avoid calculation errors

4.Worked Example

Solve this step-by-step before moving on
1
Step 1

Extract production data for 2019 from Bar Chart = 60 thousand cars

2
Step 2

Extract export percentage for 2019 from Line Graph = 30%

3
Step 3

Calculate exported cars = 60,000 × 30/100 = 18,000 cars

4
Step 4

Convert to required unit = 18 thousand cars Answer: 18,000 cars or 18 thousand cars

5.Exam Traps

Common mistakes students make — avoid these

Students often use data from wrong years, mix up absolute numbers with percentages, forget unit conversions, or use data from only one graph when both are required. Another frequent error is misreading scales or legends, especially when graphs use different scales. Time Management: Spend 30 seconds understanding both graphs, then 90 seconds per question. Don't get stuck on complex calculations - use approximation when answer choices are far apart.

Key Points to Remember

  • Mixed DI combines two different graph types with related data themes
  • Always identify the relationship between both graphs before attempting questions
  • Check units and scales carefully - graphs may use different measurement units
  • Most questions require data from both graphs, not just one
  • Convert percentages to absolute numbers using: (Percentage × Total)/100
  • Read graph legends and axis labels completely to avoid misinterpretation
  • Use approximation when answer choices have significant gaps between them
  • Allocate 8-9 minutes total for 5 questions in mixed DI sets

Exam-Specific Tips

  • Mixed DI typically contributes 5 questions worth 10 marks in SSC CGL Tier-II
  • Bar Chart + Line Graph combination appears in 60% of mixed DI questions
  • Questions involving percentage calculations comprise 40% of mixed DI problems
  • Ratio and proportion questions account for 25% of mixed DI question types
  • Time period analysis questions appear in 80% of mixed DI sets
  • Average calculation questions feature in 30% of mixed DI problem sets
  • Unit conversion errors cause 35% of wrong answers in mixed DI sections
Practice MCQs

Mixed DI (2-graph sets) — Practice Questions

18graded MCQs · easy to hard · full solution & trap analysis

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📊Data / Passage
Directions

Study the following two tables showing sales data for TechCorp Ltd. across different regions and quarters, then answer the questions. Table 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Crores) by Region

RegionQ1Q2Q3Q4
North120150180210
South100120140160
East80100120140
West140160180200

Table 2: Product Category Sales (in ₹ Crores) for Q4

CategoryElectronicsSoftwareHardwareServices
North84634221
South64483216
East56422814
West80604020
Practice 1easy

What is the total sales of the North region across all four quarters?

📊Data / Passage
Directions

Study the following tables and answer the questions. Table 1: Monthly Sales (in lakhs ₹) of ABC Electronics across 4 quarters

MonthQ1Q2Q3Q4
January120---
February140---
March160---
April-180--
May-200--
June-220--
July--240-
August--260-
September--280-
October---300
November---320
December---360

Table 2: Product-wise Sales Distribution (in % of total quarterly sales)

ProductQ1Q2Q3Q4
Smartphones40353025
Laptops35404550
Tablets15151515
Accessories10101010
Practice 2easy

By what percentage did Q4 sales increase compared to Q1 sales?

Practice 3easy

What is the total sales (in lakhs ₹) for Q1?

Practice 4easy

What is the total sales (in lakhs ₹) for Q4?

Practice 5easy

What is the sales value (in lakhs ₹) of Laptops in Q3?

Practice 6easy

What is the difference (in lakhs ₹) between Smartphone sales in Q1 and Q4?

Practice 7easy

By what percentage did West region sales increase from Q1 to Q4?

Practice 8easy

What is the ratio of East region Q4 sales to South region Q4 sales?

Practice 9easy

In Q4, what is the average sales of Electronics category across all regions?

Practice 10easy

Which region had the highest total sales across Q1 to Q4, and what is the difference between its Q4 and Q1 sales?

📊Data / Passage
Directions

Study the following two tables showing sales data for TechCorp Ltd. across different regions and quarters, then answer the questions. Table 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Crores) by Region

RegionQ1Q2Q3Q4
North120150180210
South100110121133
East8096115138
West140154169186

Table 2: Product Category Sales (in ₹ Crores) for Full Year

CategoryNorthSouthEastWestTotal
Software280180150320930
Hardware220164238190812
Services14012065100425
Total6404644536102167
Practice 11medium

What is the percentage increase in sales for the North region from Q1 to Q4?

📊Data / Passage
Directions

Study the following two tables showing sales data for TechCorp Industries across different regions and quarters, then answer the questions. TABLE 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Crores) by Region

RegionQ1Q2Q3Q4
North120150180210
South100110121133
East8096115138
West140154169186

TABLE 2: Product Category Sales (in ₹ Crores) - Annual Data

CategoryQ1 SalesQ2 SalesQ3 SalesQ4 SalesAnnual Total
Software150165182203700
Hardware180200220240840
Services110145183224662
Support00000

Note: Support category data is incomplete. Total company sales = Sum of all regions across all quarters.

Practice 12medium

By what percentage did the East region's sales increase from Q1 to Q4?

Practice 13medium

What is the total sales generated by the North region across all four quarters?

Practice 14medium

What is the ratio of Hardware sales to Software sales for the entire year?

Practice 15medium

Which region shows the highest average quarterly sales across all four quarters?

Practice 16medium

What is the difference between total annual sales of West region (from Table 1) and total annual sales of West region (from Table 2)?

📊Data / Passage
Directions

Study the following two tables carefully and answer the questions that follow. TABLE 1: Quarterly Sales (in ₹ Crores) of Five Companies (2023)

CompanyQ1Q2Q3Q4
TechCorp150180210240
FinServe120135162198
RetailHub200220240280
MediCare8096115138
EnergyPlus160176198220

TABLE 2: Profit Margin (%) for Each Company Across Quarters

CompanyQ1Q2Q3Q4
TechCorp20222425
FinServe15161820
RetailHub12131415
MediCare25262728
EnergyPlus18192022
Practice 17hard

What is the total profit earned by MediCare across all four quarters of 2023?

Practice 18hard

By what percentage did the sales of TechCorp increase from Q1 to Q4?

60-Second Revision — Mixed DI (2-graph sets)

  • Remember: Read both graph titles and establish the connection between datasets
  • Formula: Percentage to absolute = (Percentage × Base value)/100
  • Trap: Watch for different units between graphs - convert immediately
  • Strategy: Scan both graphs for 30 seconds before reading any question
  • Check: Verify which graph contains the data needed for each calculation step
  • Tip: Use elimination method when calculations become too complex
  • Time: Maximum 90 seconds per question, move on if stuck beyond this limit
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